Yesterday I realised that it has been five years since my book was published. If you follow me on social media you might already know this.

I remember the date clearly because it is my Dad’s birthday. I’d been told it would be published early March so it came as a surprise. I was teaching in Cornwall at the time and learnt that it had become available when a friend messaged me about the copy that she had pre-ordered. It was such a lovely complementary message, which is all the more meaningful to me now, as sadly she is no longer with us.

I am very proud of the book. It was at times a bit of a battle with my editor. He wanted to take a photo of my hands threading a needle for example and I had to stamp my foot about a few things like that. I wasn’t overly keen on the title either but it did mean that it gave me the chance to make lots of pieces to go into it. Something I wouldn’t have managed if I had been making bigger pieces.

If you already have a copy, a huge THANK YOU.

I can’t tell you how much the response and feedback I have had about this book over the past five years means to me. It has been overwhelming.

Finally, if you would like to learn more from me, I have a number of in-person workshops now planned for 2025, and if you want to further your fabric painting skills then come join me in my membership.